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There’s a moment in this episode — somewhere around the time Gavin compares AI to predicting the color red in a pattern of blue-blue-blue-red — that I realized just how wrong we’ve been getting this whole AI conversation. Understanding AI for L&D is not only about helping our people use AI. So let’s break down […]

Listen to or watch this instead When we talk about Artificial Intelligence in today’s world, we often rush to the latest headline: the breakthroughs, the fears, the ethical quandaries. But in our rush toward the future, we sometimes forget that every bit of technology is shaped — not just by coders and data scientists — […]

If you’re the kind of person who lights up when someone grows, shifts, or steps into their potential, you’re in the right line of work. And chances are, you already know that when HR and L&D work together, everything changes. You probably also already know that Learning and Development isn’t about ticking boxes or pushing […]

If you’ve ever been told that Learning and Development (L&D) is just about training or making pretty slides, I’m here to lovingly, and firmly, say no, it’s so much more than that. I am also here to make an argument as to why a career in Learning and Development is so rewarding. This blog post […]

What every L&D Leader needs to know You know you need to manage expectations in corporate training but you also know you’ve probably been asked to fix culture with a two-hour workshop, or heard the words, “Let’s just roll out training on that and we’ll be sorted” you’re not alone. You’re in Learning and Development […]

If you’ve been in Learning and Development (L&D) for longer than it takes to microwave your lunch, you already know: this job is a wild ride. One day you’re launching a program you’ve spent six months building, learners are engaged, leaders are praising it, and your feedback form has you tearing up with joy. The […]

You’ve seen the LinkedIn posts.“Just launched a leadership program!”“Facilitated a values-based onboarding session with 80 people!”“Feeling grateful to do this work!” And hey, genuinely, love that for them. But if you work in L&D, you also know that’s just the highlight reel. What doesn’t make the feed? Getting a Slack message at 5:42 p.m. asking […]

And Why It’s Time to Stop Saying “I Train People” If you work in Learning & Development (L&D), you’ve probably said this at least once: “I train people.” It feels simple. Harmless. Accurate enough. But it’s also the reason so many L&D professionals are misunderstood, undervalued, and underused. Saying “I train people” is like a […]

(The Shift That Changes Everything) This is the moment everything changes. The moment you step into business-critical Partner in L&D. If you’ve made it to Part 4 of this series, then you already know, L&D can’t keep waiting. The shift we’re talking about isn’t something to put on next year’s goals list. It’s something that […]

(Way Beyond ROI) Let’s just be honest for a second, most L&D measurement? It’s garbage. Yes, we track things. We collect data. We report on course completions, engagement rates, and maybe a few knowledge checks. But let’s be real… does any of that actually prove impact? You could have a 98% completion rate and still […]